2134. Chlamydia trachomatis, IgA antibodies
Description
Chlamydia trachomatis is the most common sexually transmitted pathogen. In most cases, it affects the organs of the genitourinary system. The human immune system reacts to the penetration of chlamydia into the body by secreting antibodies specific to it.
Determination of IgA antibody levels allows diagnosing chlamydia and, in a comprehensive assessment with the determination of antibodies to other pathogens, to conduct its differential diagnosis with other urogenital infections.
When and who needs the test?
- determination of the stage of infection;
- dealing with antibiotic therapy;
- assessment of the effectiveness of antibiotic treatment;
- assessment of the risks of infection of the child during pregnancy (or childbirth);
- in combination with other markers - detection of the acute stage of infection caused by Chl. trachomatis in the presence of a clinic of cervicitis, salpingitis, endometritis (women), epididymitis (men), urethritis, proctitis, Reiter's syndrome, arthritis, conjunctivitis;
- trachomain newborns and children of the first month of life – in the presence of conjunctivitis, pneumonia.
Biological material
- Venous blood
Preparing for a blood test
In order to exclude factors that may affect the test results, we recommend to follow the preparation rules:
- an important condition for laboratory tests is to take blood on an empty stomach.
- 6-12 hours before the test, you should avoid eating, drinking alcohol, smoking, and limit physical activity. Drinking...